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Grammar & Mechanics
Split Infinitives
Splitting infinitives is fine in casual conversation and in informal writing; however, avoid adding more than one word between the to and the base form of…
Prepositions | Writing Style Rules
Writers often misuse prepositions, modifying the wrong words, or dangling them at the ends of sentences.
Useless Adjectives and Adverbs
Instead of useless adjectives, writers should use specific and concrete nouns. Instead of useless adverbs, writers should use vivid verbs.
Don’t Generalize: Get Specific
Writers need to avoid generalizations and use specific evidence and details. Get a FREE lesson and download a FREE set of writing style posters.
How and Why Not to Say “I”
Learn how and why to teach students not to refer to themselves (I) and their writing with this FREE lesson. Plus, download a FREE set of…
Essay Rules | Word Choice
Teach the essay rules about proper word choices with this FREE lesson. Plus, download a FREE set of writing posters.
Essay Rules | Intentional Fragments
Learn how to teach the essay rules regarding intentional fragments with this FREE lesson. Plus, download a FREE set of writing posters.
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